The 100 Best Albums Streaming On Spotify Right Now

Now that you've sprung for that Spotify premium account, how do you make the most of it? We're here to help.

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The hottest music streaming service out now is Spotify. Though it launched in 2008, it wasn’t until last summer that the Swedish start-up made its way stateside. At first there was excitement, then disappointment. Due to legal issues with record labels, mad albums are still missing. Almost a year later, you still can’t find Dr. Dre’s The Chronic (epic fail!) or Michael Jackson’s Bad—amongst other massive releases.

Still, Spotify remains a dope service that boasts some pretty deep digital crates. Millions of people are already members and more are signing up every day to be able to stream the greatest works from artists as varied as Jay-ZArcade Fire, and Phil Collins via their computers and mobile devices. Just to help you navigate through all the overwhelming options—and avoid disappointment—we decided to put together a list of The 100 Best Albums Streaming On Spotify Right Now (listed in alphabetical order). Check it out and find out who else made the cut.

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2Pac, All Eyez On Me (1996)

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50 Cent, Get Rich Or Die Trying (2003)

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A Tribe Called Quest, The Low End Theory (1991)

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Alicia Keys, The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)

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Amy Winehouse, Back To Black (2006)

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Animal Collective, Strawberry Jam (2007)

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Arcade Fire, Funeral (2004)

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Beenie Man, Maestro (1995)

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Beyonce Dangerously In Love (2003)

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Black Star, Mos Def And Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998)

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Boogie Down Productions Criminal Minded (1987)

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Buju Banton, Til Shiloh (1995)

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Cam'ron, Purple Haze (2003)

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Capleton, Prophecy (1995)

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Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury (2006)

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Common, Resurrection (1994)

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Cut Copy, In Ghost Colours (2008)

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D'Angelo, Voodoo (2001)

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Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Welcome To Jamrock (2005)

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DMX, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)

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Drake, Take Care (2011)

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Eminem, The Eminem Show (2002)

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Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)

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Eminem, The Slim Shady LP (1999)

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EPMD, Strictly Business (1988)

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Eric B & Rakim, Paid In Full (1988)

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Gang Starr, Daily Operation (1992)

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Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele (2000)

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Gorillaz, Demon Days (2005)

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Green Day, Dookie (1994)

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Hot Chip, The Warning (2006)

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Ice Cube, Death Certificate (1991)

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Janet Jackson, The Velvet Rope (1997)

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Jay-Z & Kanye West, Watch The Throne (2011)

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Jay-Z, Reasonable Doubt (1996)

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Jay-Z, The Blueprint (2001)

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Joy Division, Unknown Pleasures (1979)

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Justin Timberlake, Futuresex/Lovesounds (2006)

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Kanye West, Graduation (2007)

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Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)

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Kanye West, The College Dropout (2003)

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Kate Bush, The Dreaming (1982)

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Kendrick Lamar, Section.80 (2011)

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Kid Cudi, Man On The Moon II (2010)

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LCD Soundsystem, Sound Of Silver (2007)

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Lil Wayne, Tha Carter II (2005)

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M83, Saturdays=Youth (2008)

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Madvillain, Madvillainy (2004)

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Marvin Gaye, What's Going On (1971)

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Mavado, Gangsta For Life: The Symphony of David Brooks (2007)

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MGMT, Oracular Spectacular (2007)

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Michael Jackson, Thriller (1982)

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Mobb Deep, The Infamous (1995)

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Mos Def, Black On Both Sides (1999)

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N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton (1988)

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Nas, Illmatic (1994)

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Neutral Milk Hotel, In the Aeroplane Over The Sea (1998)

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Nirvana, Nevermind (1991)

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Oasis, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (1995)

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Outkast, Aquemini (1998)

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Outkast, ATLiens (1996)

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Phil Collins, Face Value (1981)

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Phil Collins, No Jacket Required (1985)

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Portishead, Dummy (1994)

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R. Kelly, TP-2.com (2000)

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Radiohead, OK Computer (1997)

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Radiohead, The Bends (1995)

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Raekwon, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995)

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Rick Ross, Teflon Don (2010)

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Sean Paul, Dutty Rock (2002)

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Sizzla, Black Woman And Child (1997)

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Slick Rick, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick (1988)

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Snoop Doggy Dogg, Doggystyle (1993)

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T.I., King (2006)

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T.I. Trap Muzik (2003)

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Talking Heads The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads (1982)

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Terror Fabulous Yaga Yaga (1994)

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The Black Keys Rubber Factory (2004)

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The Clash, Sandinista! (1980

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The Clash Super Black Market Clash (1993)

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The Diplomats, Diplomatic Immunity (2003)

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The Game The Documentary (2005)

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The GZA, Liquid Swords (1995)

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Are You Experienced (1967)

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The Killers, Hot Fuss (2004)

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The Notorious B.I.G. Life After Death (1997)

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The Notorious B.I.G. Ready To Die (1994)

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The Pixies Doolittle (1989)

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The Postal Service, Give Up (2003)

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The Rolling Stones Some Girls (1978)

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The Roots Things Fall Apart (1999)

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The Strokes Is This It (2001)

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The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

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The White Stripes Elephant (2003)

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Tom Waits Rain Dogs (1985)

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UGK, Ridin' Dirty (1996)

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Usher Confessions (2004)

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Weezer Blue Album (1994)

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Wu Tang Clan Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (1993)

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Young Jeezy Thug Motivation 101 (2005)

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